Signal and internet in Gaza lost as Israel steps up attempts to rout out Hamas

Iain sits in for Matt Frei on Saturday mid-morning, and speaks to Matt in Tel Aviv, a former Deputy Commander of the IDF in Gaza Amir Avivi, the former de facto UK Ambassador of the Palestinian Territories Sir Vincent Fean and leading defence expert Shashank Joshi.

He also takes your calls, including those from Palestinians who were born in Gaza fearing for the safety of their relatives still in the strip.